Martin Bravo

Martín Bravo
Born (1993-09-21) 21 September 1993
Rosartio, Baja California, Mexico
Other names El Toro
Nationality Mexican
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 145.5 lb (66.0 kg; 10.39 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach 71 1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Fighting out of Rosartio, Baja California, Mexico
Team Entram Gym
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 11
By knockout 4
By submission 5
By decision 2
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Martín Bravo (born 21 September 1993) is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Bravo made his professional MMA debut in April 2012 in his native Mexico. Over the next four years, he amassed an undefeated record of 10-0 with all but two of his wins coming by way of stoppage.

The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3

In 2016, it was announced that Bravo would compete on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America series.[2]

In the elimination round, Bravo defeated Javier Ganin by TKO due to a knee injury in the first round. He was selected to represent Team Griffin under head coach Forrest Griffin. In the quarterfinals, Bravo defeated Ilianovich Chalo by unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he defeated Leonardo Rodríguez by unanimous decision. This win earned him a spot in the finale against fellow finalist Claudio Puelles.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bravo made his official UFC debut against Claudio Puelles on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. He won the fight via TKO in the second round in order to be crowned the Lightweight tournament title winner.

In his second fight for the promotion, Bravo faced Humberto Bandenay on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno.[3] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Bravo faced Alex Caceres on July 6, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.[4] He lost the fight via split decision.[5]This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–2 Alex Caceres Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 11–1 Humberto Bandenay KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 2017 1 0:26 Mexico City, Mexico Return to Featherweight.
Win 11–0 Claudio Puelles TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson November 5, 2016 2 1:55 Mexico City, Mexico Won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament.
Win 10–0 Dallys Moraes Gama Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 81 September 12, 2015 3 5:00 Palmas, Brazil
Win 9–0 Fernando Moya Li Submission (rear-naked choke) Calvo Promotions 6 July 23, 2015 1 1:52 San José, Costa Rica Return to Featherweight.
Win 8–0 David Suruy Submission (rear-naked choke) UWC EVT 14 June 27, 2015 1 2:05 Tijuana, Mexico Bantamweight debut.
Win 7–0 Tito Castro TKO (punches) Xtreme Kombat 30 May 30, 2015 2 N/A Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 6–0 Jose Ruelas Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro XFC 1 February 6, 2015 3 4:32 Tijuana, Mexico Featherweight debut.
Win 5–0 Angel Cruz Submission (guillotine choke) Baja Cage Fighting: Beach Fights September 20, 2014 2 1:03 Rosarito, Mexico
Win 4–0 Jaime Flores TKO (corner stoppage) UWC EVT: Duarte vs. Beristain May 17, 2014 2 1:46 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 3–0 Eduardo Garcia Decision (unanimous) UWC Mexico: New Blood 2 April 28, 2013 3 5:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 2–0 Victor Borrayo Submission (armbar) UWC Mexico 13: Benitez vs. Oropeza March 2, 2013 1 1:43 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 1–0 Abrahan Gallegos TKO (punches) BCF 3: Battle on the Beach April 28, 2012 1 3:57 Rosarito, Mexico

References

  1. ↑ "Martin Bravo - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ Staff (2016-05-31). "Cast revealed for 'TUF: Latin America 3' with coaches Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
  3. ↑ "UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
  4. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2018-05-08). "Alex Caceres to face Martin Bravo at 'TUF 27' Finale in Las Vegas on July 6". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  5. ↑ "Alex Caceres Slugs Way to Split Decision Over Martin Bravo". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  6. 1 2 "TUF 27 Finale post-fight bonuses: Adesanya wins rare POTN bonus without a finish". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  • "Martin Bravo". UFC.com.
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